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Man with 'no sexual interest in children' jailed for child abuse horde

Man with 'no sexual interest in children' jailed for child abuse horde

Gravesend man jailed for three years after being caught with a horde of child abuse films with a combined running time of almost three days.

Two arrested after alleged assault

Two arrested after alleged assault

Two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault in Gravesend.

Fleet ready to start again

Fleet ready to start again

Steve Brown can feel the weight of expectation as he prepares to welcome his Ebbsfleet players back to training this weekend.

Cannabis plants found by dozen in man’s garage

Cannabis plants found by dozen in man’s garage

Police discovered a cannabis factory after a garage in a residential area was burgled, a court heard.

Council leader accused of ‘not listening to concerns’

Council leader accused of ‘not listening to concerns’

As Gravesend awaits news on whether a judicial review will be carried out on the Heritage Quarter, both sides have begun a war of words.

Mary Portas wants to hear from Gravesend businesses

Mary Portas wants to hear from Gravesend businesses

Retail expert Mary Portas is back with a new TV series offering help to independent shops and businesses in Gravesend.

EU legislation is 'reason M&S to close'

EU legislation is 'reason M&S to close'

Gravesend town centre is outdoing its rivals, but new EU law coming in January could have cost the town its Marks and Spencer.

Temple could be used for flats

Temple could be used for flats

Plans have been submitted to demolish the old gurdwara in Gravesend and replace it with flats.

Man charged with drink driving

Man charged with drink driving

A man has been charged with drink driving after several vehicles were damaged in an accident in Gravesend on Saturday night.

New plan released for policing

New plan released for policing

Gravesham and Dartford’s District Commander will have greater control as part of new plans launched by the Chief Constable today.

Horrified shoppers call police to distressed dog in hot car

Horrified shoppers call police to distressed dog in hot car

Police were called to Bluewater after calls of concern about a dog left in a car.

Plenty tame the North Downs 30k

Plenty tame the North Downs 30k

An impressive field of 559 runners completed the North Downs 30K on Sunday.

Tributes paid to servicemen and women

Tributes paid to servicemen and women

Young and old gathered to pay tribute to Servicemen and women ahead of this Saturday’s Armed Forces Day.

Name change for hospice charity?

Name change for hospice charity?

EllenorLions Hospice could be set to change its name - a plan that has upset some at the Lions Club.

Amateur historian's discovery shines a light on Gravesend Riots

Amateur historian's discovery shines a light on Gravesend Riots

James Elford found a book full of First World War posters that had been unseen for decades.

Cash for Gravesend church

Cash for Gravesend church

Holy Family Church in Gravesend is to be given £5,000 from the National Churches Trust Community Grant to help fund new toilets.

Technicolor troupe leading the way for drama department

Technicolor troupe leading the way for drama department

Northfleet Technology College is launching a sixth-form performing arts academy in September.

Council’s busy schedule to remember war debt

Council’s busy schedule to remember war debt

Next month marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War, and it will be remembered in Gravesham with a number of events.

Guides’ design wins scarecrow contest

Guides’ design wins scarecrow contest

There was not much to be scared of when Mayor of Gravesham John Caller judged a scarecrow competition.

Ponies giving comfort to people with disabilities

Ponies giving comfort to people with disabilities

There is nothing better than a warm cuddle with a fluffy friend, from their soft coats to their loving eyes... and their hooves.

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